Rulani Mokwena’s Wydad Announce the Signing of Former Barcelona Winger

Rulani Mokwena’s Wydad Announce the Signing of Former Barcelona Winger

  • Rulani Mokwena has been 'gifted' another quality signing by Wydad Athletic Club in this summer transfer window
  • The Moroccan giants have announced the signing of a former Barcelona winger ahead of the new season in the Botola Professional League
  • The Botola Pro League side's supporters have welcomed their club's latest signing to the Casablanca-based team on social media

Rulani Mokwena and Wydad Athletic Club are not stopping in this transfer window as they add a former Barcelona player to their squad ahead of the forthcoming season.

Moroccan giants recently announced the signing of former Mamelodi Sundowns star Cassius Mailula on a season-long loan from Major League Soccer side Toronto FC.

The Botola Pro League side have decided to add more quality to their squad as they hope to return to the top in the Moroccan league.

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Rulani Mokwena's Wydad Athletic Club confirmed the signing of a former Barcelona player ahead of the upcoming season in the Botola Pro League. Photo: @WACofficiel.
Rulani Mokwena's Wydad Athletic Club confirmed the signing of a former Barcelona player ahead of the upcoming season in the Botola Pro League. Photo: @WACofficiel.
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Mokwena signs former Barcelona winger for Wydad AC

According to a report by iDiskiTimes, Wydad AC has confirmed the signing of former Barcelona winger Zacarias Ghailan.

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According to Transfer Markt, the 22-year-old Moroccan forward will join Mokwena's side on a free transfer from Spanish side Atletico Sanluqueno.

On Saturday evening, Wydad AC confirmed signing the La Masia product with an official statement on their social media pages.

"From La Masia to Casablanca, the journey continues. Welcome to the Wydad family, Zacarias Ghailan," the club confirmed on their handle X (formerly known as Twitter).

Ghailan is Mokwena's 11th signing this summer, and the South African tactician is still looking to add more before the transfer window closes.

Reactions as Mokwena signs former Barca player for Wydad

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SoukainaBI92 commented:

"Welcome to the best club in Africa."

RedDevilJoseph wrote:

"At 22, Zacarias Ghailan hasn’t reached the heights expected of a player with his talents. The La Masia graduate lost his way and hasn’t fulfilled his potential. Hopefully, this move to Wydad AC will reignite his career and help the U23 NT international finally establish himself."

kist_hakim said:

"From Barcelona🔵🔴to Wydad Casablanca 🔴⚪️ Welcome."

hhcxd40765 shared:

"La masia × mokwena."

Ahmedabourayhan reacted:

"Welcome Zacarias to the family👏⚪️🔴👊."

Bafana stars Mokwena should consider signing for Wydad

Briefly News earlier listed some Bafana Bafana stars Mokwena can consider signing for Wydad this summer ahead of the new season.

There are several South African Internationals who have been linked with a summer move to the Moroccan giants.

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Raphael Abiola (sports editor) Raphael Abiola is a Nigerian Sports Journalist with over seven years of experience. He obtained a B.Tech degree in Computer Science from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, in 2015. Raphael previously worked as a football editor at Stakegains (2016-2018) and a content editor with Opera News Nigeria (2018-2023). Raphael then worked as an Editor for the Local Desk at Sports Brief (2023-2024). Reach him via email at raphael.abiola@sportsbrief.com.